Ella Schafer Named MISCA Greater Lansing Swimmer of the Year – Redwings Named to All Area Team
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Congratulations to Ella Schafer, who has been named the M.I.S.C.A. – Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association, Greater Lansing Swimmer of the Year! The junior had and outstanding season for the Redwings, leading them to a 13th place finish in the Division 3 State Finals, while capturing Individual All State Honors in the 100 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke. She set new school records in each event.
Congratulations also, to Katarina Schaefer for being named to the All-Area Swim Team. The junior’s season was highlighted with All State Honors in the 200 Freestyle and All State second-team honors in the 100 Butterfly.
Redwing Natalie Ott (10) was selected to the MISCA Second Team along with Diving Coach, Stacie Smith.
Honorable Mention honors went to AJ Longoria (10), Madelyn Sweckard (10), diver Lindsey Smith (10) and Coach Chris Brewbaker.
Photo Credit: Josh Ortman, Ortman Productions. See all the pictures from St. Johns Sports and Events at: https://www.ortmanproduction.com/stjohnshighschool
Division 3 State Finals (November 18-19, 2022)
Holland Aquatic Center, Holland MI
200 Freestyle – Katarina Schaefer 6th (All State Team) 1:57.59
100 Butterfly – Katarina Schaefer 9th (All State Second Team) 59.68
200 Freestyle Relay – AJ Longoria, Madelyn Sweckard, Natalie Ott, Katarina Schaefer 16th 1:48.46
100 Freestyle – Ella Schafer 2nd (All State Team) 52.24 New School Record
100 Breastroke – Ella Schafer 3rd (All State Team) 1:07.24 New School Record
400 Freestyle Relay – Katarina Schaefer, AJ Longoria, Natalie Ott, Ella Schafer 18th 3:53.75
Ella Schafer – MISCA Greater Lansing Swimmer of the Year
Katarina Schaefer – MISCA All Area Team
Natalie Ott – MISCA 2nd Team
AJ Longoria – MISCA Honorable Mention
Madelyn Sweckard – MISCA Honorable Mention
Lindsey Smith – MISCA Honorable Mention
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